Community Partnerships and Advancement Manager

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur invites applications for a full-time Community Partnerships and Advancement Manager to strengthen relationships with business and industry, alumni, donors, and community partners in Southeast Texas.

The role supports the LSCPA Foundation, expands fundraising and engagement, and collaborates across the college to advance institutional priorities while representing LSCPA at external events and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, comfort with basic data and reports, and ability to learn other technology systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with business, alumni, donors, and community partners.
• Support donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition activities.
• Support and advance LSCPA Foundation and alumni engagement efforts.
• Identify and pursue sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and strengthen industry partnerships that connect to employers and the region.
• Represent LSCPA at chambers, civic organizations, and external events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Donor management software

Constituent-engagement platforms

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Community Partnerships and Advancement Manager has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, strengthen Lamar State College Port Arthur's relationships with business and industry, alumni, donors, community organizations, and other external partners. The Community Partnerships and Advancement Manager will play an important role in expanding fundraising and alumni engagement, developing community and industry partnerships, supporting the LSCPA Foundation, and increasing the College's presence and engagement throughout Southeast Texas. This position will represent LSCPA throughout the community, strengthen existing relationships, develop new opportunities, and work collaboratively across the College to advance institutional priorities. This is a full-time position that reports to the LSCPA’s Athletics Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

Advancement & External Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and industry, alumni, donors, community organizations, civic leaders, and other external stakeholders
• Support donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition activities.
• Support and advance LSCPA Foundation and alumni engagement efforts
• Identify and pursue sponsorships, philanthropic opportunities, and strategic partnerships that support College priorities
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with business and industry that enhance LSCPA's connections with employers and the Southeast Texas community
• Represent LSCPA at chambers of commerce, civic organizations, industry meetings, community events, and other external activities
• Work collaboratively with college leadership, faculty, and staff to identify opportunities for external partnerships and engagement

Events & Engagement

• Coordinate donor, alumni, Foundation, community, and external-relations events and activities
• Develop and coordinate sponsorship opportunities associated with major college events and initiatives
• Coordinate visits and engagement opportunities involving donors, alumni, business and industry leaders, community partners, and other external stakeholders
• Support activities that increase awareness of and engagement with LSCPA throughout the community

Advancement Operations

• Maintain accurate donor, alumni, partner, and other constituent records using appropriate College systems
• Track contacts, gifts, sponsorships, stewardship activities, partnerships, and other engagement activity
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, correspondence, and other materials for the Vice President and President
• Assist with measuring and reporting advancement, alumni, and community-partnership activities and outcomes
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of relevant professional experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, comfort working with basic data and reports, and ability to learn and use other technology systems.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in advancement, fundraising, community relations, external affairs, alumni relations, business development, economic development, nonprofit leadership, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience developing relationships with business and industry, donors, alumni, civic organizations, or community partners.
• Experience with fundraising, sponsorship development, donor stewardship, or nonprofit/Foundation activities.
• Knowledge of Southeast Texas business, industry, civic, and community organizations, or experience developing similar regional relationships.
• Experience using CRM, donor-management, or constituent-engagement systems.
• Familiarity with social media and digital platforms to support community engagement, relationship building, or advancement activities.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional, community, and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for community events and institutional activities.
• Ability to lift and transport materials associated with outreach and special events.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Travel:

Frequent travel is required.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week. Frequent evenings and weekends.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.